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Safe Driving Tips for Parents
Safe Driving Tips for ParentsSafety comes first when driving, especially with a child on board. That means doing more than making sureyou have the correct car seat. Follow this checklist while driving to keep your child safe.DO: Keep your hands on the wheel at all times. Activities like playing with the radio, eating, drinking, orgrooming yourself can lead to an accident.DO: Pull over if your child needs something. Your child may drop a toy or start crying. Put the car in parkbefore retrieving that toy or checking on your child.DO: Equip your vehicle with an emergency kit. Pack it with items like extra diapers, jumper cables, a blanket,water, and a backup battery for your phone.DO: Use your vehicle’s safety features to prevent injuries, like child-safe locks and a backup camera.DO NOT: Use your phone while driving. That includes texting, talking, and checking apps. Turn off your phone.Or put it out of reach, like in a bag or the glovebox.DO NOT: Leave your child alone in a vehicle—not even for a few minutes. Temperatures in a car can climbquickly, even on cloudy, mild weather days. A child can quickly develop heat stroke.DO NOT: Drive drowsy. On longer trips, stop every couple of hours to give you and your child a break.By following this checklist, you will help keep you and your child safe when on the road.Page 1 ofThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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